CAMP HILL, Pa., July 31, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diversified global industrial services and engineered products company Harsco Corporation (NYSE:HSC) announced today that James K. Jacobson has joined the Company as Director – Investor Relations.
Mr. Jacobson will succeed Eugene M. Truett, who as previously announced will be retiring in early September following an award-winning investor relations and credit management career.
An accomplished investor relations (IR) executive in his own right, Mr. Jacobson brings to Harsco more than 15 years of experience in the IR field, including senior roles with DuPont and Meredith Corporation. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Nebraska.
He will begin participating immediately in Harsco's IR activities, including its upcoming presentation at the Jefferies 2012 Global Industrial and A&D Conference on Wednesday, August 8, 2012. Harsco's formal presentation is scheduled for 11:30 am Eastern Time, with a breakout session immediately thereafter. A live webcast of Harsco's presentation will be available via the Investor Relations section of the Harsco website. A replay link will also be available following the conference.
Harsco Corporation serves major global industries that play a fundamental role in worldwide economic progress, including steel and metals production, construction, railways and energy. Harsco's common stock is a component of the S&P MidCap 400 Index and the Russell 1000 Index. Additional information can be found at www.harsco.com.
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